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I drove east to the Chandler area and met up with Zahara and Rodeo in front of the parking garage across from DekaHedron. We were all in full gear. I had debated whether to put a Taser in my primary holster or to go with my Ruger. But since our goal was to capture, not kill, I went with the Taser, as did my associates.
“What’s the game plan?” Rodeo asked.
“I’m hoping to get Hoffman to flip. I don’t think she’s too keen on Marshall’s collaboration with the enemy.”
“Namely, the Patriots of Liberty,” Zahara added. “Did you hear—”
“About the new anti-trans bill?” I finished. “Yeah. It f*****g sucks.”
“Wasn’t Hoffman responsible for the deepfake video of you?” Rodeo asked.
“Most likely. But if her social media posts are to be believed, she’s more mainstream feminist. She’s got a lot o
